Kurumi Nara defeated Jana Cepelova 7-6 7-6 in the W100 Shenzhen 1 quarter-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Jana Cepelova came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Kurumi Nara had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 4 on hard. Kurumi Nara claimed a first win over Jana Cepelova in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Nara K. took it in straight sets.
Nara K. and Cepelova J. faced 2 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Nara K. went 0–2 (0%) against them, Cepelova J. 1–1 (50%).
Only 2 common opponents — too few for any conclusion. Shown without assessment.